Bed spring



May 31 1927- J. PEPIERNICK BEDSPRI NG Filed June 4. 1926 gum-mm (Io/tn ,Prpuvulck.

C own Patented May 31, 1927.

UNITEDSTATES PATENT OFFICE.

JOHN PEPERNIQK, OF BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK.

Application filed June 4,

This invention relates to improvements in bed springs and has for its object the provision of a bed spring construction Wherein the'springs proper will be positively an- 6 chored with respect to the frame portions thereof, and consequently,'-insuring collec tive and eflicient functioning of the springs upon application of stress thereto and hence I partobvious and in part pointed out hereinafter. I

In order that the invention and its mode of operation maybe readily understood by others skilled in the art, I have in the accolnpanying illustrative drawings and in the p detailed following description based thereupon, set out one invention.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a fragmentary plan view of a bed spring constructed in accordance with the invention, and V Figure 2 is a disassembled detail in perspective of one of the spring units of the construction and one of the framing marginal portions or sides. j

Having more particularreference to the drawings, inconnection with which 'llke characters of reference will designate corresponding parts throughout, it may be stated that a bed spring constructed in accordance with my invention comprises a plurality of relatively juxtaposed and interconnected coil sprin units. Each of these units corres on s in the construction and' therefore, in

t e description to hereinafter follow, refer.-

ence will be had to but one. of theunits,

such reference or descriptive matter sufficing for all of such units.

50 The improved spring unit may be stated .to comprise a helical spring or coiled.

spring, indicated in its entirety by the nu meral 1, the opposite end portlons of said spring being bent upon themselves into horizontal planes and each providing framing units or portions designated by the numeral possible embodiment of the 7 BED sr-nmc.

1926. Serial N0.'l.13,795.

2. These framing units or portions 2, as will be noted, are substantially square in configuration, the same starting from the opposite extremities of their respective coiled or helical springs 1, being bent ina substantially right angular fashion as designated by the numeral 3 whereupon other right angularly disposed portions 4 are formed thereon while the free right angular extremity 5 is formed upon its respectlve free end with an eyelet or 'loop,6, the urpose of which will be presently descri ed. Thus, it will be seen that each of the framing units or portions formed upon the opposite extremities of the various coiled or helical springs 1 will serve to constitute the usual springframesor sides upon-the opposite side of said spring when, these springs are arranged in juxtaposed relationship in the ,manner illustrated in the Figure 1.

vWith arrangement of the spring units .in juxtaposed relation as disclosed in the Figure 1, it becomes desirable that they shall be provided withan effectual means for fixedly interconnecting the same and to this I end, an eyelet 7 is formed in each of the portions 3 directly adjacent the junction of the. framing units withtheir respective portions of the coiled springs 1 wher'eas'other eyes lets or loops 8 are formed in the intermediate portions of the sides 4. The loops 6 aforesaid, correspond in size and shape to the loops or eyelets 7 and 8. Those 100 s or eyelets upon the adjacent portions of t e juxtaposed spring units are adapted to be arranged in overlapping relationship whereupon fastening-devices such as indicated by the numeral9 are passed through the overlapping and aligned adjacent loops or eyelets 'and, are secured therein against accidental or undue displacement. Thus, a means is' effected for maintaining .the various spring units in their assembled relation and against relative horizontal or displacing movement. .At the same time, it will be appreciated that because of the juxta ositioning. of the framing units constitute by the portions 3, 4 and 5 upon the extremities of With a view toward providing the outer marginal portions of the spring units with means for fixedlyinterconnecting the same and furthermore,- for providing the said Y spring frames so constitutedby the framing units with marginal or side portions, rods generally designated by the numeral 10 are employed, the same having right angular bends 11 formed therein to constitute the corner portion of the completed bed spring assembly, while a plurality of inwardly disposed and equi-spaced loops '12 are formed therein throughout their length and are so disposed as to overlap and align with the particular loops or eyelets upon the adjacent portions of the framing units of the springs units, as constituted by the portions 'said spring device, the construction of the spring units andtheir relative assembly being such as to absolutely prevent. any displacementof the various helical springs 1 with respect to the frames or opposite sides of the construction as constituted by the framing units consisting of the portions 3, 4 and 5. This displacement of the coil spring 1, as will be readily understood, is'positively prevented because of the fact that the various framing units of the different springs are integral with the opposite extremity thereof and by consequence, since said framing units are fixedly interconnected when arranged in their juxtaposed relation as shown in the Figure 1, it must necessarily follow that displacement of the coil spring 1 will be prevented. Furthermore, it will be understood by workers skilled in the art that in addition to materially reducing construction costs of a bed sprlng construction by the absence of separate spring frames or anchoring means, my improved bed spring construction permits of the removal of any one or more spring units tor repair or replacement', such as conditions or preference may dictate, the rearrangement and reintercorinection of the particularly removed spring unit being readily eflectible and in no way aflccting the proper operation of the device.

Manifestly, the construction shown is capable of considerable modification and such modification as is within the scope of my claim, I consider within the spirit of my invention.

I claim: s

A bed spring comprising a plurality of juxtaposed helical springs, the opposite pertions of each of said springs being bent in substantially right angular fashion to constitute approximately square framing units, portions of the various sides of said framing units having loops formed therein, the loops upon the adjacent portions of such framing units'beingadapted to be arranged in overlapping and aligning relation, securing means passing through the overlapping and aligned loops, and" side rods having equi-spaced loops formed therein adapted to overlie and align with certain of the loops upon "said framing units and to be fixedly connected thereto.

In witness whereof -I have hereunto set my hand.

JOHN PEPERNICK. 

